Lakers, Rockets and 3. Reaves
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The Los Angeles Lakers meet the Houston Rockets in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series. LeBron James and the Lakers won the first two games in L.A. The series moves to Houston for Games 3 and 4. Austin Reaves is questionable to return for the Lakers. Kevin Durant is also questionable to play for the Rockets.
LeBron James had 28 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, and the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers outlasted the Houston Rockets for a 101-94 victory and a stunning 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series.
During the NBA offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers prioritized adding an upgrade at the center position to help kick-start the Luka Doncic era and build around th
The Los Angeles Lakers hold a 2-0 lead in their playoff series against the Houston Rockets after winning both home games. The results put them in control early, but the context behind those wins is even more striking.